Towy Vets

16/01/2025

Salt and grit on paws🐾❄️🌨️

Salt and grit used for de-icing roads can pose risks to a dog’s paws. It can irritate their paw pads, causing redness, cracking or peeling.

In an attempt to remove the salt, dogs may lick their paws, but this can lead to them ingesting chemicals that can upset their stomachs or cause more severe issues. Grit found on the roads sometimes causes micro-cuts and abrasions on paw pads, increasing the chance of infection.

Prevention and Care:
Use dog boots to shield paws from salt and grit.
Apply a paw wax or balm before walks to create a protective barrier.
Rinse and wipe your dog’s paws with warm water and a soft cloth after walks.
Check paws regularly for cuts or signs of irritation.
Trim fur between paw pads to prevent ice and grit accumulation.

First Aid for Irritated Paws:
Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Apply a soothing paw balm or petroleum jelly.
If irritation persists or there are signs of infection (redness, swelling, limping), please callus to book an appointment.

15/01/2025

Weight clinics🍗🐶⚖️

If your pet is overweight, the path to weight loss and a healthy happy pet isn’t always clear. Losing weight can be a challenging and lengthy process, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or confused by conflicting advice.

We are here to help with our weight clinics. Our veterinary nurses can help formulate a personalised plan for your pet, set achievable goals and help you with any setbacks.

Contact us today to book your weight clinic appointment!

14/01/2025

🐕‍🦺🎾🐕Walk your dog month🐕‍🦺🎾🐕

January marks the beginning of Walk Your Dog Month, designed to encourage dog owners to be more active and ensure their pets get sufficient exercise. It highlights the importance of regular walks for a dog's physical and mental health whilst promoting a healthier lifestyle for pet owners too.

It will not come as a surprise that there are many benefits to regular dog walks:

🦮Physical Health: Prevents obesity and keeps dogs fit.

🥎Mental Stimulation: Outdoor walks provide sensory enrichment through smells, sights, and sounds.

🏐Behavior Improvement: Exercise can reduce boredom, destructive behavior and anxiety.

🦮Bonding: Strengthens the relationship between owners and their pets.

Have you enjoyed many winter walks this season? ️Throughout January we will be sharing more pet care tips, so do keep an eye on our social media platforms.

13/01/2025

Being active with your dog🐕🐕‍🦺🦴🥎🎾

We love to see dogs and their owners having fun together, and what better time to pick up a new sport or activity? Whether you choose agility, scent work, hoopers or one of the many other activities available, the benefits can include:

Physical exercise - for you and your pet mental stimulation that challenges your dog’s brain and fulfils their natural instincts. Strengthening your bond and trust, by sharing experiences and achieving new things together.

Improving your relationship at home - a tired and fulfilled dog is a well behaved dog

Let us know in the comments below what your dog will be getting
up to this year.

11/01/2025

Overindulged during the holiday season?🌭🍗

As many of us embark on New Year’s resolution diet and fitness regimes, lots of our pets would benefit from accompanying us. It is estimated that up to 65% of dogs and 50% of cats in the UK are obese.

Being overweight leaves pets at greater risk of conditions like diabetes, cancer, heart disease and arthritis and studies have shown that it can dramatically reduce their overall life expectancy.

Find out more about recognising and tackling pet obesity:

Obesity can cause a range of harmful health conditions for your pet. Learn about how to identify if your pet is obese, and steps you can take to manage their weight.

09/01/2025

New year, new pet? The Healthy Pet Club has you covered🎉🐶🐱🐰

Vaccinations, Parasite control, Health checks, discounts in practice and more!

These benefits are included to give your pet the best start in life and to maintain their health as the years go by⭐️🐾

Find out how to join today:
vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-andproducts/healthy-pet-club

08/01/2025

🦮💛National Labrador Day💛🦮

Today is National Labrador Day!

To celebrate we’d love to see some photos of your gorgeous labs in the comments below!

07/01/2025

💜🐾Are you a member of The Healthy Pet Club?🐾💜

We’d love to see some photos of our adorable members, so please post a photo of your four-pawed friends below!

Not a member of The Healthy Pet Club? Find out how to join today:
vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-andproducts/healthy-pet-club

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!🍾🎉🎊🥳

Wishing you and your pet's health and happiness for the year to come. Where will today take you- and what adventures have you got planned for 2025?🫶⭐️

31/12/2024

⭐️🥂Happy New Year's Eve🥂⭐️

How are you and your pet's welcoming in the New Year?🎉🐾

Here's to everyone spending New Year's Eve at home, in their Jim-Jams, with their pet's🙂

26/12/2024

Happy Boxing Day from All of Us at Towy Vets🎁

We hope you and your pets are enjoying the festive season and taking time to relax after all of the Christmas excitement! Whether it's extra cuddles, winter walks, or snoozing by the fire, we hope today is filled with joy and warmth.🫶🐾❤️

Remember, the holidays can sometimes bring unexpected surprising for our furry friends. If you need us, we're here to help- check our holiday hours on our website or give us a call on 01267 238 810.🐶🐰🐱

25/12/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from All of Us at Towy Vets🎄✨

This Christmas, we wish you and your pets a season filled with love,
joy, and paw-sitive moments! 🐶🐱🎅

Remember to keep your pets safe during the festivities—watch out for chocolate, tinsel, and other holiday hazards!

🎁✨ If you need us over the holidays, check our hours on our website or give us a call.

🎉Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎉�

24/12/2024

🍪❄️Christmas Eve❄️🍪

🎄✨Christmas Eve is the purr-fect time to spread holiday cheer to our furry friends, and this year we are feline festive!

🎁💚Here are a few ways you can spoil your pets and make this Christmas unforgettable:

🎅 Festive Treats: Treat your pet to a Christmas-themed snack. You can find petfriendly recipes online or grab some from your favorite pet shop.

🎄 Special Stockings: Fill a stocking just for them! Toys, treats, and a cosy blanket make perfect stocking fillers.

🎁 Extra Cuddle Time: Snuggle up! Pets adore quality time, so give them lots of love and
attention.

🧸 Gift a New Toy: Something to keep them entertained all season long! Does your pet enjoy the holiday festivities? Share your favorite festive photos of them
below!🎄

Wishing you and your pets a cosy Christmas Eve filled with joy! ❤

23/12/2024

Happy Holidays from All of Us at Towy Vets🎄🐾🎉

As the year comes to a close, we want to thank you all for allowing us to care for your amazing pets.🐾🫶

Wishing you the happiest of holidays and an amazing New Year!🥳💚

22/12/2024

🎄🎉Christmas and New Years Opening Hours🎄🎉

🎁Monday 23rd December: 8:30am- 6:00pm

🎄Tuesday 24th December: 8:30am- 5:00pm

🎉Wednesday 25th December: Closed

❄️Thursday 26th December: Closed

☃️Friday 27th December: 8:30am- 6:00pm

🍪Saturday 28th December: 8:30am- 12:00pm

🫶Sunday 30th December: Closed

🎁Monday 30th December: 8:30am- 6:00pm

🥳Tuesday 31st December: 8:30am- 6:00pm

🎊Wednesday 1st January: Closed

🎉Thursday 2nd January: 8:30am- 6:00pm

☕️Friday 3rd January: 8:30am- 6:00pm

19/12/2024

Be Kind🫶🐾

Over the busy festive period, kindness has never been so important. We understand that our clients may be feeling concerned about their pet.

We are experiencing a high demand for our services and are doing our best to prioritise urgent and emergency cases.

Please bear with us as we continue to provide care to all, in a manner that keeps you, your pets and our staff safe.

Thank you for your continued patience and
understanding.🫶❤️

18/12/2024

Are you on the naughty or nice list? 🫢

Is your pet on the naughty or nice list this year? 🎅 We love them all, the cheeky ones too. 💙🐶🐱🐰💙